Paprika Hendl is a dish mentioned in the book Dracula by Bram Stoker. It is a simple recipe that works on a shoestring budget, and tastes great.Mentioned below is a delicious recipe of paprika hendl with a twist.

What is Paprika ?

Paprika is a red spice made from dried bell peppers that have been ground into tiny particles.Paprika can be associated with Hungarian foods, as its name has a Hungarian origin. It is a common ingredient used in soups, stews and meats as it has the property to enhance flavors and color.

Ingredients

1 lb. (453 gm) chicken

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

2 chopped onions

2 tbsp paprika

1/2 cup (118 ml) tomato puree

2 tbsp flour

1/2 cup (118 ml) sour cream

2-4 cloves of garlic (optional)

1/2 cup of small chunks of bacon (optional)

1 tablespoon powdered black pepper

5 to 6 chopped coriander mint leaves for garnish.

1 teaspoon of dry red chili powder for color(optional)

1 chopped green chilly.

Half teaspoon sugar.(optional)

Steps

1

Cut chicken into serving-size pieces. This can be any size, just the right size for you and whoever else is eating!

2

Heat up the oil or butter in a pot. Add chopped green chilly ,chopped onions, sugar and sauté until the onions caramelize and turn reddish brown.

3

Add finely chopped garlic and sauté till it turns brown.

4

Add the chicken, 1 tablespoon of paprika and dry red chilli powder to the mixture and mix it well.Add salt as per taste and let it fry for 5 minutes.

5

Add tomato puree, cover the pot, and let it simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes.

6

Mix the remaining paprika, flour and sour cream with a blender or manually (for about a minute if done manually with a spoon).

7

Pour the sauce over the chicken, add the powdered black pepper and after giving a proper stir once, add the finely chopped coriander leaves, cover the lid and let it simmer for ten minutes.